Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
geniculatus
ID:
846202

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 60 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845537



Common Names

  • Alopecurus geniculatus
  • Geniculatus alopecurus
  • Geniculatus mucronatus


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Description

Alopecurus geniculatus (also called Bent Foxtail, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Europe and Asia. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 10-50 cm. It typically grows in moist meadows, along streams, and in other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alopecurus geniculatus is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant, as well as for erosion control and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alopecurus geniculatus is a small, greenish-white spikelet, with awns that are 1-2 cm long. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedlings are slender and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alopecurus geniculatus is a perennial grass that grows in moist, fertile soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seed in spring or autumn in a well-prepared seedbed. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in a prepared bed.

Where to Find Alopecurus geniculatus

Alopecurus geniculatus is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Alopecurus geniculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alopecurus geniculatus?

Alopecurus geniculatus

What is the family of Alopecurus geniculatus?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Alopecurus geniculatus?

Knee-bent Foxtail

Species in the Alopecurus genus

Alopecurus brachystylus, Alopecurus haussknechtianus, Alopecurus marssonii, Alopecurus plettkei, Alopecurus turicensis, Alopecurus winklerianus, Alopecurus aequalis, Alopecurus albovii, Alopecurus anatolicus, Alopecurus apiatus, Alopecurus arundinaceus, Alopecurus aucheri, Alopecurus baptarrhenius, Alopecurus bonariensis, Alopecurus borii, Alopecurus bornmuelleri, Alopecurus brachystachyus, Alopecurus bulbosus, Alopecurus carolinianus, Alopecurus creticus, Alopecurus dasyanthus, Alopecurus davisii, Alopecurus geniculatus, Alopecurus gerardii, Alopecurus glacialis, Alopecurus heleochloides, Alopecurus himalaicus, Alopecurus hitchcockii, Alopecurus japonicus, Alopecurus laguroides, Alopecurus lanatus, Alopecurus longiaristatus, Alopecurus magellanicus, Alopecurus mucronatus, Alopecurus myosuroides, Alopecurus nepalensis, Alopecurus ponticus, Alopecurus pratensis, Alopecurus rendlei, Alopecurus saccatus, Alopecurus setarioides, Alopecurus textilis, Alopecurus turczaninovii, Alopecurus utriculatus, Alopecurus vaginatus, Alopecurus turicensis, Alopecurus cucullatus, Alopecurus goekyigitianus, Alopecurus alopecuroides, Alopecurus tzvelevii,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387091-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].